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Ultramarathons are races that go beyond the lengths of a common marathon. They can go for several hours or even days. If you are a newbie in this sport, you have the right audiobook in your hands. We will guide you to the dos and don’ts of ultra-running, give valuable tips, and offer encouragement so you can get started in this fascinating sport.

COMO es una guía clara y completa para que el alimento se convierta en su mejor medicina, porque la decisión de comer sano no es tan complicada y costosa como usted se imagina. De la mano del Dr. Jaramillo —médico funcional, experto en metabolismo, nutrición y bioquímica—, podrá entender cómo balancear su dieta, leer etiquetas para elegir mejor sus alimentos, ayunar sin temores, desinflamar su cuerpo; ejercitarse, recuperarse, ganar masa muscular y más años de vida; hacer un mercado que no lo deje en la quiebra y que realmente nutra a su familia, y ver que cocinar sano y rico es posible.

Fitness may be the most failed human endeavor, and exercise science has missed some obvious principles that, when enacted, will turn you into the superhuman that you've always wanted to be. Authors Dr. John Jaquish and Henry Alkire explore the science that supports this argument and present a superior strength-training approach.

No gym wants you to know this, but you can get an amazingly toned body all from the comfort of your home. There is a simple training style that is gaining new found popularity, and all by using only your bodyweight. This style of training has taken people from not being able to support their own bodyweight to performing more than 20 pull-ups without breaking a sweat.

Tai Chi can be confusing, but it need not be. As a matter of fact, it is not. The reason it is confusing is that you are not given the full information. Tai Chi masters and instructors are sometimes not straightforward people. They may want to keep some secrets, or maybe that is how they are taught. Well, all these are not important anymore. This audiobook has been specially made to explain Tai Chi in a simple and easy way for practitioners to understand. No more head scratching to decipher what the master is saying, and no more guessing work. This audiobook will explain it all.

I worked for many years in a corporate job before I started my Pilates business, so I know first-hand how uncomfortable I was after sitting working on a computer for endless hours. So I thought, "Why not do a Pilates-based workout that can be done right at your desk?" Well, here it is!

Looking good, as they say, is good business. The better your body is shaped, the better you will feel about yourself, and the more confident you will be. This book will give you very informative body-building tips, both in the region of physical work-outs, and proper dieting. Indeed, the journey to having a great body isn’t an easy one, and it will take years for you to become the beast you imagine. However, if you follow the guidelines set in this book, you will be able to achieve satisfactory results in the short term, which will further inspire you to reach your long term goals.

Tiredness. Pain. Stress. They affect your productivity. They rob you of precious time with your loved ones or your hobbies. They decrease the quality of your life. Could you imagine what it’s like to be free of these complaints more often than not? You’ll walk into the office with a spring in your step and deliver top-notch work. Then, you’ll get together with friends or do personal projects for hours. The good news is, you don’t have to resign yourself to merely imagining these outcomes.

Intermittent Fasting will teach you what Intermittent Fasting is and how you can begin this amazing weight loss lifestyle; teach you the different kinds of intermittent fasting schedules and methods that you can use in order to make fasting part of your everyday life; teach you about nutrition and goes over simple meal plans that you can prepare in order to help you with your intermittent fasting lifestyle; and more.

Over 40 and training in BJJ? Zen now offers new concepts that will change the way you think and train instantly. This is the audiobook I wish I had when I began training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. My age, I didn't think was a factor at the time and now after many years on the mats, I've found that certain strategies and concepts when applied save me from constantly being injured or de-motivated by plateaus.

One big secret to growing older with confidence, dignity, and style is hidden in two words: Chair Yoga. Yoga has a host of health benefits that improve the quality of life of older adults. There are forms of yoga that are very gentle on your body and easy to do, and you only need a chair to do it.

Mike Parker, bestselling author of Map Addict, is back with a very full, intelligent and witty exploration into a glorious and passionate British subject – footpaths and the history of land ownership. Mike discovers how these paths have become part of our cultural landscape and why, at the...

A Zen-inspired “physical education” program for martial arts practitioners and anyone interested in mind-body transformation Using simple, clear language to demystify the Zen mindset, Ralston draws on more than three decades of experience teaching students and apprentices worldwide who have...

Having treated thousands of clients over more than a decade and supervised hundreds of trained physiotherapists in one of Australia's leading health care groups, few people are better positioned to give advice on physical health and wellness than International Author and Speaker Jason Smith. Written in plain English, this unique book will change your life by combining time-proven and medically sound principles with an innovative philosophy of self-empowerment.

Making and maintaining lasting changes in nutrition and fitness is not easy for anyone. Yet the communication style of a health professional can make a huge difference. This audiobook presents the proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) and shows exactly how to use it in day-to-day interactions with clients.

From setting appropriate goals for each type of fitness to learning how to feed both body and soul, this groundbreaking guide goes beyond the typical health mantras - eat right, exercise regularly, reduce stress - and explores the emotional and physical obstacles to corporeal and spiritual fitness.

Have you tried to develop a champion mindset but were confronted with fear, doubt and disbelief? Do you want to learn how to develop amazing mental toughness, resilience and optimism for achieving greatness in life? If so, then this powerful book, Sports Psychology for Athletes 2.0, will teach you how to think, train and eat for optimal physical and mental performance!

Getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down! This audiobook shows you how to create a personalized plan to build strength, protect bone health, restore balance and improve mobility. Physiotherapist and over-50s health specialist Will Harlow has helped millions regain strength and...

Celebrated yogi Reema Datta adapts her world-renowned 12-week course into book format: an accessible and practical method for attaining mental and emotional well-being, physical health, and spiritual nourishment that combines the ancient wisdom and practice of yoga with cutting-edge science and solutions to the challenges of modern life.

Are you a novice trying to learn the basic katas? Do you often struggle with advanced Kung Fu moves and forms? Is your regular Shaolin training seemingly getting you nowhere? This audiobook will solve all your martial arts dilemmas, answer all your Wushu questions, and help you become a Kung Fu master in the shortest time possible. With helpful descriptions of moves and stances, you don't have to waste time searching for walk-throughs during your training regime. It is high time you took your Kung Fu practice to the next level, and this audiobook will help you do just that.